A VITAL thoroughfare in Oswestry is set to be closed for a week so it can be resurfaced in September, Shropshire Council has confirmed.

King Street, which connects Oswald Road to Beatrice Street, is to be resurfaced from Monday, September 16 to Friday, September 20.

A Shropshire Council spokesman confirmed what measures are in place for traffic during the work.

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They said: “Work will take place between 9.30am and 4pm each day, and the road will be closed during these times.

“During the closures a signed diversion will be place – and access/egress for properties  and businesses within the closure will be maintained when safe to do so.

“Depending on their vehicle type, road users may be able to choose an alternative diversion route.

“People are asked not to park on the road during the day while the work is in progress.

“All planned roadworks are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

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“Any changes will be displayed on the yellow advanced warning signs and on https://one.network/

“During the work, access to the works area will be restricted to local residents who live and reside within the road closure; businesses located within the closure (if applicable) and pedestrians, dismounted cyclists and equestrians.

“It will also be open for emergency vehicles.”